Small Animal Science 

​Ongoing Resources: 
WOD: Words of the Day (GSlides).  Words of the Day One (PDF).   Words Of the Day Two (PDF).  
SAE: SAE Opportunities at MHS (GDoc) SAE Reflection (GDoc). 
Book: Book Report Rubric/Guide (Doc).  Project List (Link).
Quizlet: Study Material (Link). 

Week One - 9/1 to 9/4: 

• Tuesday - Class Introduction. Syllabus (PDF).  Who Are You/Background Activity (PDF). Be More Dog Video (Link). Pre-Write Video (Link). 3 Circle Model. 3 Circle Model (Link) Supervised Agricultural Experience (Link). 
• Wednesday - Small Animal History. Cat Family Evolution Video (Link). Small Animal Importance. Animal Ownership Statistics (Link). Pet Ownership Industry Video (Link). $72  Billion Dollar Pet Industry Video (Link). Where to Obtain a Pet.   Pet Selector Quiz (Link). Student Research on Pet Selection(Google Doc) 
• Thursday - Choosing A Pet. Introductory Video (Link). What Pet Should I Get Audiobook (Link). PetSmart Tip Video (Link).  Pet Selector Quiz (Link). Doggie In the Window Video Clip (Link).
• Friday - Benefits of Animal Ownership. CNN Article Example (Link). Kitten Box Stress Relief (Video Link).
  Animal Terminology. Terminology Presentation Requirements (PPT).  Presentation Rubric (Doc).  Terminology Chart BLANK (Doc) Terminology Key (Doc). 

Week Two - 9/8 to 9/11: 

• Tuesday - Animal Terminology. Terminology Presentation Requirements (PPT).  Presentation Rubric (Doc).  Terminology Chart BLANK (Doc) Terminology Key (Doc). 
• Wednesday - Vet Terminology. Terminology Pre-Test (Link).  Vet Terms Intro Notes (GSlies). Vet Terms Abbreviations (GSlides). Basics (PPT). Practice Scenarios (Doc). Review Game (GSlides) Review Game 2 (Kahoot Link). 
• Thursday & Friday- Animal Welfare/Rights. Personal Survey (GDocs). Intro Notes (PPT).  Debate Format (Doc). Debate Topics (Doc).  Debate Rubric (Link to PDF).  Humane Watch (Link).  PETA (Link).  Overpopulation Article (Link). . Debate Peer Reflection (GDoc). Online Learning Reflection (GSlides). Euthanasia. Writing Prompts (GDoc).

Week Three - 9/14 to 9/18:

• Monday - Animal Experimentation: Reflection Prompts (GDoc). UW-Madison School of Vet Medicine (Link). 
• Tuesday - Flight Zones: Intro Notes (GSlides). How to Animals See Video (Link). Blind Spot Definition (Link). ​
  Restraint. Notes (GSlides).
• Wednesday - Thursday - Restraint. Notes (GSlides).  Restraint Notetaking Guide (Doc).  Restraint Lab (Doc). 
• Friday -  Test. Wonderopolis (Link). SciShow Video to preview for Monday. (Link).  

Week Four - 9/21 to 9/25: 

• Monday - ​Koch's Postulates. Intro Video (Link).  Extension Video (Link).  Zoonoses. Chapter 3 of Textbook. Zoonose Notes (PPT).   SciShow Video. (Link).  
• ​ Tuesday - Zoonoses.  Zoonotic Diseases Fact Sheet (Link). Review (GDoc).  Common Animal Diseases. Review-Matching. (Doc).  Disease Chart.(Doc). Parasites. Heartworm Video (Link).  Parasites List (PDF). 
• Wednesday - First Aid Kits. Project Rubric (GDoc).  Vet Tools/Materials List (PDF).  Vet Tools Review Example (PPT).  Vet Tools Review -Quizlet Example (Link). 
• Thursday - Bandaging. Notes (GSlides).  Video Example 1 (Link). Bandage Video 2. (Link).
• Friday - Bandaging Lab 

Week Five - 9/28 to 10/2: 

• Monday - Physical Exams Notes. 7 Steps to a Physical Reading.(PDF) Health Exam Video.(Link)  Powerpoint Notes.(PDF)   Temperature in Rabbits Video (Link). Checking Dog's Ears Video (Link).  Teeth Care Video (Link). 
• Tuesday  - Physical Exams Assessment. Physical Exam Sheet to Fill Out and Upload (Doc).How to Make Your Video Guide (GDoc).
• Wednesday - Stitches/Sutures. Introductory Notes. (PPT). 
• Thursday - Interrupted Sutures (Video Link). Continuous Sutures (Video Link).  Quick Reference Guide (PDF).  Traditional Suture Lab - Lab (Word). ​Online Suture Lab (GSlides).  
• Friday - Review and Test 

Week Six - 10/5 to 10/9: 

• Wednesday  - Vaccinations & Medication.  How Vaccines Work TED Video - watch and click THINK to do review questions (Link).   Intro Video - watch and think about where errors could happen in human and animal health (Link). Administering Medications Reading - Read and take notes (PDF). 
• Thursday -Medications- Medication Notes (GSlides).   Dose Worksheet to complete (PDF). Lab Directions (Doc). Blank Labels (Doc).  Prescription Scenarios (PDF). Prescriptions Scenarios Key (PDF).​  
• Friday - Injections. Injection Video Demo (Link) Injection Notes (GSlides). Injection Demo With Mrs. Propson (Video Link).   Lab Packet (Doc.)
• OPTIONAL  -  Restraint/Injection Practice Quiz (PDF).  Species/Breed List for Vet Skills Contest ID List (PDF).Drug, Disease and Dissection Reading (PDF). Injections & Farm Animals NPR (Link). Lab (PDF).

Week Seven - 10/12 to 10/16:

• Monday & Tuesday - Animal Nutrition: Dog Feeds Notes (PPT)  How to Read a Pet Food Label (Link). Holiday Health Hazards (Link) Online Pet Treat Cookbook (GSlides) 
• Wednesday & Thursday - Grooming. Grooming for Dummies Cheat Sheet (Link).  PetSmart Video 1 (Link).  PetSmart Video 2 (Link).   Grooming Lab  - Create a "GROOMING HOW TO" Video - Piktochart - or Canva and share
• Friday  - Cats. Breed Selector (Link).  Cat Documentary (Link). 
• OPTIONAL -  ID for CDEs List (PDF). Cats 101 Breed Videos (Link).  Cat Facts (Doc). Cat Reading (Link). Chimera Cats (Video Link).  Health Poster Requirements (Doc). Breeds PowerPoint. 

Week  Eight - 10/19 to 10/22:

• Monday - Dogs. Create A Toy - Extra Credit  (Doc).  
• Tuesday - . Breed Selector (Link). Dog Breed Into (PPT Notes). Dog Breed Chart (Link). 
• Wednesday - - Genetics Controversy Video (Link).Background on AKC Registration  Changes to dog breeds video (Link)  Jamboard Link. 
• Thursday - Reflection (GSlides). 
• OPTIONAL - House Training Puppy Tips (Video) Marley and Me Paper option two.   Common Health Concern.  Article 1. Article 2.  Dog Breed Chart (Link). ​

Week Nine - 10/26 to 10/30:
Expert Presentations: Rubric (Doc).

• Rabbits - 2020 Presentation (Link). Pets 101 (Link) 
• Gerbils - 2020 Presentation (Link). 
• Ferrets -2020 Presentation (Link). Ferrets 101 Video (Link)
• Chinchillas - 2020 Presentation (Link). 
• Snakes - 2020 Presentation (Link). 
• Sugar Gliders -2020 Presentation (Link). 
• Turtles/Tortoises/Terrapins
• Hamsters - 2020 Presentation (Link). Pets 101 (Link). 
• Rats/Mice -Mouse 2019 Poster (Photo). 
• Pet Birds - 2020 Presentation (Link). 
• Hedgehogs - 2020 Presentation (Link). Pets 101 (Link). 
• Pet Fish - 2020 Presentation (Link). PetSmart How To Set Up Aquarium Video (Link).
• Guinea Pigs - 2020 Presentation (Link).  Pets 101 (Link). 
• Iguanas/Lizards - 2020 Presentation (Link). PetSmart Reptile How To Video (Link).

Week Ten - 11/2 to 11/4:
Finals. Final Study Guide (GDoc). 
SAE Presentations. Presentation Rubric (GDoc).  Audience Guide (GDoc). 
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Additional/Enrichment Assignments: 
Book Report Rubric/Guide (Doc).  Project List (Link).
Careers: Video Link One (Link). Twitter Template (Link). 
Related Video Instruction Links: Vets On Call. --- Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER. --- VET School --- Pets 101!  --- World's Oddest Couples